SplitSimple Shares Holiday Tips for Families Navigating Divorce

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Denver, Colorado – November 04, 2026 –

SplitSimple, a mediation firm serving Denver, has released guidance for separating and divorcing families facing the emotional complexity of the holiday season. The firm’s lead mediator, Chris Griffith, is drawing on backgrounds in both law and counseling to help parents reduce conflict and maintain stability for children during a time of year when family tensions often intensify.

The holidays frequently present difficult questions for families in transition, including how to divide time with children, how to manage new traditions, and how to communicate with a former spouse. SplitSimple notes that these pressures can escalate disputes, making proactive planning especially valuable in the weeks leading up to and including major holidays.

According to Griffith, preparation and clear communication make a measurable difference. He recommends that parents establish holiday schedules well in advance, keep children out of adult disagreements, and focus on consistency rather than competition between households.

“The holidays magnify whatever is already happening in a family, so planning ahead removes a great deal of uncertainty,” said Chris Griffith, founder and lead attorney mediator at SplitSimple. “Children do best when both parents agree on expectations early, communicate calmly, and treat the season as a child focused shared responsibility rather than a point of contention.”

Griffith’s combined training in law and counseling shapes the firm’s approach to divorce mediation, which addresses both the legal structure of an agreement and the emotional realities families experience. That dual perspective is central to how SplitSimple handles alimony, parenting plans, child custody arrangements, and the equitable division of assets.

A defining feature of the firm is that clients work directly with Griffith rather than being handed off to junior practitioners. Each case receives his personal attention from the first conversation through final document submission, a structure the firm says provides continuity and accountability for families during a sensitive period.

SplitSimple also offers uncontested divorce mediation for couples who have reached general agreement and wish to formalize their separation without prolonged litigation. The firm guides these clients through document completion, settlement terms, and the steps required to earn a judge’s approval, while explaining common misconceptions about divorce and legal separation along the way.

Griffith added that the holiday season often prompts couples to begin thinking seriously about their next steps. “Many people reach the end of the year reflecting on their situation and wanting a path forward that is respectful and practical,” he said. “Mediation allows families to make those decisions together rather than having them imposed in a courtroom.”

Beyond holiday planning, SplitSimple assists clients with no-fault divorce cases, financial and tax considerations, and the division of high-value estates and retirement accounts. The firm offers remote sessions, allowing clients to participate in mediation from their own homes.

SplitSimple provides divorce mediation services to clients throughout the Denver metro area. The firm focuses on helping couples reach fair, legally sound agreements through a process designed to reduce conflict, lower costs, and keep decision-making in the hands of the people involved.

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